VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz is a family-oriented, neighborhood practice that provides high quality, compassionate care with excellent customer service. Our Doctors are committed to providing the very best care for their clients pets and dedicated to the practice itself. Wellness and client education are a big part of our practice.

Our well-equipped, spacious facility is warm and welcoming. To provide excellent care we are equipped with in-house labs (including chemistries, i-stat, and a variety of SNAP tests), ultrasound, digital radiography, and all radiographs are read out by a radiologist. Digital dental radiographs are offered for every patient undergoing dental prophylaxis, and VCA's CareClub provides a cost-effective solution to developing a strong preventative care relationship. Our well-trained and compassionate staff, as well as the VCA management team, are here to support you in providing the very best options for your clients.

We are located in the iconic city of Santa Cruz, minutes from the beach, mountains, and a short drive to all the San Jose region has to offer. There is a bustling downtown strip with many wonderful restaurants and shops. We are a short drive to many wonderful regional parks and downtown San Francisco. Come work in a beautiful location along the rugged California coastline, Napa wine country, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. A world-renown 24 hour emergency and specialty center is located just across town.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

Network of 3,800+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists

Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.

WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

Robust Clinical Studies program

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities